For the past five days I have been neck-deep in IT shenanigans far beyond my pay grade. Next week the Raw Deal will take on a new, sleeker and more reader-friendly look. During the changeover I immersed myself in other blogs for inspiration. Often, I enjoy taking a break from the norm and find myself reading things of a completely different nature. This evening I stumbled upon a most unique and entertaining post by Sam Sommers, Ph.D. and Social Psychologist at Tufts university. Here’s what I found: Read the rest of this entry »

There is a bill that has cleared the House of Representatives and is now being debated in the Senate. This bill, sponsored by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, labeled a “Financial Reform Bill” , which according to President Obama, will clear corruption from Wall Street and large insurance firms, investment firms and banking institutions. Obama’s own words:

While RNC chairman Michael Steele faces calls of resignation for questionable expenditures — including meals at a bondage-themed nightclub — it turns out the Democratic National Committee has been spending thousands of its own donor money on luxury hotels, limos and yes, scantily clad go-go dancers, FrumForum has discovered. Further, the DNC has been hiring White House helicopters for party use, while Steele fell into more hot water for even suggesting he might need a private jet.

An investigation by FrumForum of the DNC’s travel offset filings reveals a whole host of lavish spending. Among the highlights:

Verizon’s Executive vice president for human resources Marc Reed, wrote to company employees yesterday about Obamacare. “Many of the plans that Verizon offers to employees and retirees are projected to have costs above the threshold in the legislation and will be subject to the 40 percent excise tax.” In other words – Verizon employees had some pretty good insurance coverage – and now Obamacare is going to punish them for it.

Megyn Kelly of FOX News interviews Bart Stupak for the first time since his cowardly vote. Stupak, in a feeble effort to defend his indefensible position, gives away his hand. Kelly explains the bill got 219 yes votes and needed only 216 to pass; she then goes on to say that Stupak and his pro-lie contingency would have prevented the bill’s passage. The good news about the most corrupt Congress in history? The American public is getting damn good at recognizing a liar.

Supposedly, Bart Stupak is a rare pro-life Democrat-or is he? Last year Stupak addressed a frustrated crowd in Cheboygan, MI. Much to the chagrin of those in attendance, Supak explains he will still vote in favor of the health care bill even if it includes federal funding for abortions. Boy, this guy sure is a man of conviction eh? Are you kidding me??!! We, as Americans need to be more diligent and thorough in researching our elected officials.